How far is Yakima, WA from Granite Falls, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Granite Falls, WA is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.36 mi
03h 33m
Flight
123.18 mi
198.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.18 mi
Kilometers
198.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.36 mi
Kilometers
282.21 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granite Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Granite Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Yakima
87.6 mi
01h 46m
To Granite Falls
87.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Granite Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Granite Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Selah Road

    711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    30 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 92

    2964 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    26 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    31 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Stanley Street

    39 m · 7 sec · West Stanley Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Stanley Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Stanley Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Granite Avenue

    69 m · 10 sec · North Granite Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Granite Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
3 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 58%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 18%
State Route 9
17.6 mi · 10%
I 405 North
11.6 mi · 7%
State Route 92
7.24 mi · 4%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 46m from Yakima
Leave By
9:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Granite Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Granite Falls?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Yakima and 87.8 miles from Granite Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Granite Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverbend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverbend.

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Granite Falls. Straight-line distance: 123.18 mi (198.24 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Granite Falls

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates48.0839900, -121.9687400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Granite Falls (-121.96874, 48.08399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.78
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.39 $64.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.46 $68.92
Premium $5.77 $35.72 $71.44
Diesel $5.47 $33.84 $67.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Granite Falls. The current time is 03:22:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.